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Californias planet-warming #EMISSIONS declined in 2017, even as its biggest #POLLUTION source keeps rising

August 13, 2019: California's greenhouse gas emissions declined overall in 2017, remaining below the 2020 target set by the state. But transportation emissions continued to rise, while other sectors remained flat, according to data released by the California Air Resources Board.

Falling #CARBON #EMISSIONS arent harming California economy, study says

August 13, 2019: A new analysis says California, one of the most environmentally conscious states in the nation, has again achieved a net reduction in carbon emissions without hindering its economy.

Area in Africa responsible for 1 billion tons of #CARBON #EMISSIONS

August 13, 2019: New analysis of satellite data suggests between 1 and 1.5 billion tons of carbon emissions is emitted from northern tropical Africa each year.

Plants Will Get Boost From Rising CO2 #EMISSIONS but Only for Another 80 Years, Scientists Warn

August 12, 2019: Forests arent, and wont

Minneapolis bans drive-thrus to help meet #EMISSIONS goals - Roadshow

August 9, 2019: Any drive-thru locations currently standing will be grandfathered in.

Trumps Clean Car Rollback Could Cost Up To 00 Billion, Increase Transport #EMISSIONS 10%

August 7, 2019: Trump's clean car rollback could cost the U.S. economy 00 billion through 2050, increase U.S. emissions 10%, and boost gas use 7.6 billion barrels through 2035. It could also cost Canada's economy 0 billion through 2050 and increase emissions 11% by 2035

Trumps #EMISSIONS and fuel economy rollbacks will cost Americans money, study says - Roadshow

August 7, 2019: Consumer Reports is poking holes in the Safer

Healthcare industry responsible for 10 percent of U.S. #CARBON #EMISSIONS

August 5, 2019: The healthcare industry is responsible for 10 percent of carbon emissions in the United States. The industry also emits 9 percent of all harmful non-greenhouse air pollutants in the U.S.

EPA submits final controversial car #EMISSIONS rule to the White House

August 5, 2019: The White House is reviewing the final policy that would roll back Obama-era standards for vehicle emissions.The Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Transportation submitted the finalized  Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE)...

Offsetting #CARBON #EMISSIONS: ‘It has proved a minefield’

August 2, 2019: More and more people are trying to offset their travel emissions – so why isn’t it straightforward? We explain the options and how to navigate themHere’s the problem: in two months’ time I must travel to Malawi in southern Africa to help Gumbi Education, a small, Guardian-led kids’ education charity that I...

BMW second quarter hit by rising costs of manufacturing, #EMISSIONS

August 1, 2019: BMW stuck to its outlook even as second-quarter earnings fell 20%, hit by currency headwinds and the rising cost of manufacturing electric and hybrid cars to help the carmaker meet stricter emissions limits.

Prosecutors charge former Audi CEO Stadler over his role in #EMISSIONS scandal

July 31, 2019: Prosecutors have filed charges against former Audi Chief Executive Rupert Stadler, who is being investigated for his role in Volkswagen's emissions cheating scandal, the public prosecutors office in Munich said on Wednesday.

German prosecutors charge ex-Audi boss Stadler over #EMISSIONS cheating

July 31, 2019: German prosecutors said on Wednesday they had filed charges against former Audi Chief Executive Rupert Stadler, who is being investigated for his role in Volkswagen's emissions test cheating scandal.

Greta Thunberg will sail across the Atlantic in this zero-#EMISSIONS racing boat. Here’s why.

July 31, 2019: Greta Thunberg is about to sail across the Atlantic aboard Malizia II, a zero-emissions racing yacht that is retrofitted with solar panels and underwater turbines to cover its electricity needs. The 16-year-old climate activist will travel from the UK to New York to attend the U.N. Climate Action Summit (and Mashabl...

Former Audi CEO Rupert Stadler charged in #EMISSIONS cheating case

July 31, 2019: German prosecutors charged former Audi CEO Rupert Stadler with fraud Wednesday for the car company's role in a diesel emissions cheating scandal.

With An Eye Toward Lower #EMISSIONS, Clean Air Travel Gets Off The Ground

July 30, 2019: Air travel is set to grow dramatically. It will be a while before electric planes truly take off, but people are trying to reduce their carbon footprint now with offsets and flight

#ARCTIC wildfires breaking records, in numbers and #EMISSIONS

July 30, 2019: More than 100 wildfires are burning across the Arctic in Siberia, Canada, Alaska and Greenland, breaking records for June and July in terms of numbers and emissions from them.

Californian and carmakers agree #EMISSIONS deal despite Trump rules

July 26, 2019: California and four firms reach a fuel-efficiency deal despite a White House drive to relax rules.

‘A Few Dirty Tricks’: Documents Show Audi’s Role in the Volkswagen #EMISSIONS Scandal

July 26, 2019: The carmaker’s luxury unit was more deeply involved in cheating pollution rules than previously known.

Four Automakers Strike #EMISSIONS Deal With Ca., Defying Trump’s Opposition

July 25, 2019: Ford Motor, BMW AG, Volkswagen AG and Honda Motor said they will recognize the state's authority to set vehicle rules.

4 automakers, California agree to new #EMISSIONS, fuel economy standards

July 25, 2019: Four major automakers have reached an environmental agreement with the state of California, to raise gas mileage and emissions standards -- a move that bypasses the Trump administration's effort to roll back regulations.

California, four automakers defy Trump, agree to tighten #EMISSIONS rules

July 25, 2019: Four major automakers said on Thursday they have reached an agreement with California on fuel efficiency rules, bypassing a Trump administration effort to strip the state of the right to fight climate change by setting its own standards.

Congressional Dems propose #CARBON tax bill, claim it would cut #EMISSIONS 100 percent by 2050

July 25, 2019: Three congressional Democrats proposed a gradually-increasing carbon tax Thursday that they claimed would meet their ambitious goal of cutting carbon emissions 100 percent by 2050.

Russia Hacking, Auto #EMISSIONS, Heat Wave: Your Thursday Evening Briefing

July 25, 2019: Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.

Mercedez-Benz Maker Books .3 Billion Loss On #EMISSIONS, Airbag Recalls

July 24, 2019: The second quarter loss came as the Daimler lost 4.2 billion euros in one-time charges for troubles with diesel vehicles and air bag recalls.
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